Ben Duckett's 167 Fires England to Victory
England
386/5 (50)
Sri Lanka
331/10 (45.1)
England won by 55 runs
View full scorecard →England have won by 55 runs. England batted first and posted 386/5 in 50 overs. Sri Lanka, chasing 387, fell short at 331/10 in 45.1 overs.
Ben Duckett was the standout in the first innings, scoring 167 off 132 balls (SR 127). 24 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 37 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Pavan Rathnayake fought hard with 118 off 77 balls, but it was not enough to haul Sri Lanka over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Liam Dawson delivered figures of 4/49 in 10 overs (Econ 4.9). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
ENG lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 33 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
167 off 132 balls (SR 127), 24 fours, 0 sixes
4/49 in 10 overs (Econ: 4.90)
118 off 77 balls (SR 153), 15 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
England showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Sri Lanka came up short by 55 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. ENG lead the series 4-2. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.